harleyscars Chapter 266: A word with Qin Huairu
Chapter 266: A word with Qin Huairu
Lou Xiao'e pursed her lips: "But at least he didn't leave a child outside."
"Tsk!" Wang Hongtao said disdainfully: "Doesn't he want to stay? He just doesn't have the ability! Otherwise, how many people would he have kept?!"
Wang Hongtao paused and said, "Well, is it okay for us to just let it go as it is regarding loyalty? Because in terms of feelings, Xu Damao has done the same thing that let you down, and it's even worse."
Lou Xiao'e nodded in agreement.
"As for children, whether in the countryside or in the city, it's not uncommon for men who can't have children to ask other men for help. We just didn't tell Xu Damao out of kindness."
"Wouldn't it be nice to keep him in the dark and let him live a happy, satisfied and worry-free life?" Wang Hongtao said in a persuasive manner.
"This is not called deception or betrayal, but a white lie."
Although Lou Xiao'e still felt that something was wrong, the tension between her brows had eased.
Wang Hongtao paused for a moment and prepared to continue counseling. If Lou Xiao'e suffered a psychological burden, it would be bad for both the child and herself.
"To put it bluntly, this matter is good for the three of us."
"Look, Big Hat has a child now. No one calls him a childless man anymore. He enjoys eating and feels much better. Am I right?"
"Then it's you, Sister Xiao'e. To be honest, Sister Xiao'e, if I ask you to choose to leave me or not have this child, are you willing?"
Lou Xiao'e shook her head like a rattle and said firmly, "No, the child must be born, and I don't want to be separated from you!"
Wang Hongtao rubbed Lou Xiaoe's hair and said lovingly:
"Isn't this the end?"
"Don't keep thinking about these things. Why are you still worrying about so much when you have already made up your mind?"
"Anyway, the three of us should get along well in the future. Living a good life together is better than anything else!"
"Keep a positive attitude and think more about how to take good care of your body and give birth to a healthy child. That's the most important thing."
After listening to Wang Hongtao's persuasion, Lou Xiao'e finally let go of her worries.
After calming down and thinking back on what Wang Hongtao said, Lou Xiao'e had a new understanding of Wang Hongtao's shamelessness.
It is hard to find another person in the world who can explain such an immoral thing in a refreshing and refined way.
"So you're a nice person?" Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes at him, speechless.
"That's not the case anymore. It's mainly because Sister Xiao'e, your appearance, figure, and personality have all touched my heart. To be honest, I fell in love with you when we first moved into the courtyard."
Lou Xiao'e's eyes widened, her mouth wide open in surprise: "Great! I was wondering why you came to support Xu Damao, it turns out you have been targeting me since the moment you entered the yard!"
Wang Hongtao nodded honestly: "That's true. The first time I saw you, sister-in-law, I decided that Xu Damao would be my brother!"
"You...you are such a bad person. It's a pity that Xu Damao treats you as his own brother!"
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After making the joke, Wang Hongtao started talking to Lou Xiaoe about serious matters.
"So, tell me whatever you want to eat at any time. I will try my best to get it no matter if I can or not. The shortage of supplies these years only affects ordinary people. People with connections will never lack food."
"You have just gotten pregnant. This is the most critical time. You must not be careless."
"I can't help you with anything else, but I can definitely make sure your nutrition is taken care of."
Although Wang Hongtao wanted Xu Damao to raise the child, he was still worried about his ability.
Lou Xiao'e leaned in Wang Hongtao's arms and whispered: "I knew you would care about me!"
Wang Hongtao laughed dumbly: "What are you talking about? You are pregnant with my child, how can I just sit there and do nothing?"
"Don't mind the price I just discussed with Xu Damao. It's just an excuse. If I really didn't pay him, he would be suspicious. So just tell me what you want to eat."
Lou Xiao'e was filled with joy: "I don't know what I want to eat either. Just arrange it for me. You know what I like to eat anyway."
Wang Hongtao smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll arrange it for you. The two fine foods, white flour and rice, will be enough for you to eat. In addition, you can have three or four ounces of pork every day, and chicken soup and fish soup once a week..."
"As for fruits, apples are the main choice. They are nutritious and don't spoil easily..."
"And your favorite pumpkin seeds, but you can't eat flavored ones now. How about I give you plain pumpkin seeds? You can't eat too many either."
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After spending some more time with Lou Xiao'e, Wang Hongtao said goodbye and went back.
I can see and touch but I can't move. It feels so uncomfortable.
It’s better to go home and rest, recuperate and wait for my good friend to come over, but I don’t know who will come over tonight.
Wang Hongtao first boiled a pot of hot water to wash himself, then turned the stove to low heat and put the fried rice in the pot to warm it up.
Don’t underestimate these details. Details are most likely to touch a woman’s heart. Aren’t you the one who enjoys it then?
After taking care of the exterior, Wang Hongtao picked up a thermos and filled a small half basin with cold water and placed them in the bedroom, ready for use by anyone who came.
After everything was ready, Wang Hongtao took off his clothes and lay down in bed, intending to take a nap.
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midnight.
The door was pushed open a crack, and a plump figure came in.
It is no exaggeration to say that whether looking from the front or from the side, Wang Hongtao was sure that the person coming was Qin Huairu, because only she could have such a pear-shaped figure.
"Knock knock, cough..." Qin Huairu reminded in a low voice after closing the door.
Wang Hongtao turned on the flashlight and shone it towards the stove: "I've left some fried rice for you on the stove. Can you bring it in and eat it?"
Qin Huairu's lips curled up after hearing this and she couldn't help but quicken her pace.
When you lift the lid of the pot, you'll see a bowl full of egg fried rice, which is a mixture of golden and rusty colors. You can tell at a glance that a lot of oil and eggs were used.
After Qin Huairu put the fried rice on the table, she put the kettle next to it on the stove, then walked to the kang with the fried rice in one hand and a small stool in the other.
With the help of the residual light of the flashlight, Qin Huairu sat next to Wang Hongtao.
"This egg fried rice is so delicious. As soon as I smell it, I know it's fried with pork fat!"
Wang Hongtao said cheerfully: "You have a very good nose. You can smell it before I even taste it."
Then he asked, "Why didn't Jingru come over? Did this girl sleep over?"
Qin Huairu frowned: "She actually wanted to come! She insisted on coming."
"I just don't understand. You're still so enthusiastic even though your relatives are here. Wouldn't it just cause you trouble?"
"What happened next?" Wang Hongtao asked, trying not to laugh.
"later…"
"Later I asked her what she was doing here, but she just blushed and didn't answer."
Qin Huairu said depressedly: "I don't know what that girl is thinking."
"Haha, you'll know later." Wang Hongtao said with a wicked smile.
Qin Huairu curled her lips and said, "I don't understand you two, you are so mysterious."
Then he added: "The egg fried rice is a little soft. It must taste better when it is freshly fried."
Wang Hongtao said unhappily, "Just be content. You keep complaining. Next time I'll give you cornmeal porridge. You don't have to eat it while it's hot. You can just heat it up when it's cold!"
Qin Huairu sensed that Wang Hongtao was about to get angry and hurried to try to please him: "Why are you still angry? I was just saying it casually, I dare not show any disdain. No matter how soft I am, it's still fried rice."
"Forget about fried rice, I'll be content if I can just have white rice."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "As long as I can follow you, I'm happy to eat even the worst food!"
Wang Hongtao snorted coldly: "That's better than enough. If you are not satisfied, get out now! I left you fried rice and you still have emotions? Look how spoiled you are."
Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu stopped eating, put the bowl aside, held Wang Hongtao's hand with tears in her eyes: "That's not what I meant, I just...just..."
Qin Huairu was really nervous.
In this age when people could not even get enough food, Qin Huairu had never had a good life since she married into the Jia family.
Eat the worst food and do the most work.
It was only after I inherited the job and started earning money to support my family that life became better. Before that, we could hardly even have enough cornmeal to eat.
Since following Wang Hongtao, not only can I have enough to eat every day, but I can also have some meat every now and then, which I couldn't even dream of before.
In addition, Wang Hongtao also helped her get a job, allowing her to gain a foothold in the Jia family, and regain her face with her natal family so that she could hold her head up again. In Qin Huairu's view, this was even more important than eating meat.
So when she heard that Wang Hongtao wanted to drive her away, she immediately panicked.
Because in Qin Huairu's opinion, her current life is inseparable from Wang Hongtao's help.
From frugality to luxury is easy, from luxury to frugality.
Now that she is used to a comfortable life, it is impossible to let Qin Huairu return to her previous poor and humble environment.
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